In the center of the ad is a circular photograph of a mushroom cloud, most likely taken during the Castle Romeo nuclear test at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands in 1954. This was the first test of the TX-17 thermonuclear weapon. Wikipedia

Surrounding the mushroom cloud are 12 panels of stained glass from the north rose window of Chartres Cathedral in France. The center pane is normally where Christ would be depicted.

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Translation from Greek: "If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail."

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Licor Regional (Trás-os-Montes); Produtor: Coop. de Vitic. e Olivicul. de Freixo de Numão, CRL. - Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Beyond-the-Mountains and Upper Douro) is a province in Portugal. Historically, it has been relatively poor and isolated. Despite this, the Transmontanos are known in Portugal for their often plentiful table, usually filled with wine, olive oil, sausage and bread. Wine (particularly port) is one of the main products of the area. The licor regional, or regional liquor, in this area is called Numantinu. Numantinu is made with grapes and comes in red or white varieties. It is prepared according to methods originated by the Romans. CF Numao The Coop de Vitic... is a cooperative of wine and olive growers in the parish of Freixo de Numão who also produce Numantinu. CF Numao

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Scientific & Mathematic References

[12 CFR] §204.126(b) -This section of the Code of Federal Regulations deals with guidelines for depository institution participation in “Federal funds” market, and exemptions from those guidelines. Cornell

Religious References

DEUTERONOMY 7:2 - "And when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy."